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320 tribunal orders from the Cochin bench in 2023.
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The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal based on the assessee's unsubstantiated claim of the assessment year being 2012-13, when all documents clearly indicated AY 2011-12. The Tribunal also clarified that the intimation was not time-barred.
The Tribunal held that the reason provided for the delay, i.e., health issues of the Managing Partner, was not substantiated with adequate evidence and did not constitute a reasonable cause for the significant delay in filing the audit report.
The Tribunal held that the doctrine of impossibility of performance applies to rectification proceedings, especially when the delay was due to a technical glitch and no adverse action was taken by the PF authorities. The assessee's objection was considered valid.
The Tribunal held that the assessee's claim for exemption under section 10(10C) was not valid as the Exit Option Scheme did not comply with the conditions stipulated in Rule 2BA of the Income Tax Rules. Specifically, the scheme failed to satisfy the condition that the vacancy created by voluntary retirement should not be filled up.
The Tribunal held that the assessee, by accepting deposits from non-members and engaging in banking activities, qualifies as a co-operative society in the business of banking. Therefore, its income from investments and commission is eligible for deduction under Section 80P.
The Tribunal, acceding to the assessee's request, permitted the withdrawal of the appeal. The assessee did not wish to prosecute the appeal further.
The Tribunal held that objections regarding non-agricultural advances and loans to non-members were not sustainable in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Mavilayi SCB Ltd. However, for one assessee, the acceptance of deposits from non-members, as per its bye-laws and the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, satisfied the definition of banking, thus disentitling it to the deduction.
The Tribunal held that objections regarding non-agricultural advances and loans to non-members were not sustainable in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Mavilayi SCB Ltd. However, for one assessee, the acceptance of deposits from non-members, as per its bye-laws and the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, satisfied the definition of banking, thus disentitling it to the deduction.
The Tribunal held that objections regarding non-agricultural advances and loans to non-members were not sustainable in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Mavilayi SCB Ltd. However, for one assessee, the acceptance of deposits from non-members, as per its bye-laws and the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, satisfied the definition of banking, thus disentitling it to the deduction.
The Hon'ble High Court found the Revenue's application under Section 254(2) to be time-barred, rendering the recall order invalid. Consequently, the Tribunal's original order dated 14.03.2017, which had partly allowed the assessee's appeal, was reinstated and confirmed.
The tribunal dismissed the appeal as not maintainable due to the delay and also found it to be without merit on the substantive issue. The disallowance of the provision for salary arrears was upheld due to lack of supporting material.
The Tribunal held that the Pr. CIT's order was valid regarding ESOP expenditure due to lack of proper inquiry by the AO, and also for the Section 35AD claim. However, for unbilled revenue, the Tribunal found no prejudice to the Revenue and allowed the assessee's appeal on this point.
The Tribunal held that the revisionary authority's direction to disallow the provision for bad debts was specific, leaving no scope for further adjudication by the AO. Since the assessee did not challenge the revision order itself, which had attained finality, the appeal against the consequential assessment order was dismissed.
The Tribunal held that the reduction in the refundable deposit due to the annual depreciation of the freezer represents a cessation of liability and is taxable as income. However, the Tribunal also allowed the exclusion of term loan interest from disallowance under Section 14A.
The tribunal is issuing a corrigendum to correct specific typing errors and omissions in its earlier order. These corrections are administrative in nature and do not alter the substance of the original decision.
The Tribunal found that the delay was not sufficiently explained, as the limitation period had expired before the surgery and the assessee had business responsibilities. The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to demonstrate due diligence and bona fides.
The Tribunal held that the adjustment made under Section 143(1)(a) for denying the deduction under Section 80P due to Section 80AC was not maintainable. This was because the amendment to Section 143(1)(a)(v) concerning Section 80AC was effective from April 1, 2021, and the current assessment year predates this.
The Tribunal held that the denial of deduction under Section 80P via an intimation under Section 143(1)(a)(v) is legally competent for assessment years on or after April 1, 2021, as the amended provision aligns with Section 80AC. Previous decisions relied upon by the assessee were for assessment years prior to this amendment.
The Tribunal held that CBDT Instruction 1916 only regulates seizure and does not exempt unseized jewellery from assessment. The AO's interpretation was considered erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue.
The Tribunal held that for AY 2011-12, reassessment was valid as it was within four years. For AY 2009-10, the assessee's failure to disclose Form 3CL, which showed a lower deduction than claimed, was a non-disclosure of a material fact, making reassessment valid.
The Tribunal held that for AY 2011-12, reassessment was valid as it was within four years. For AY 2009-10, the assessee's failure to disclose Form 3CL, which showed a lower deduction than claimed, was a non-disclosure of a material fact, making reassessment valid.
The Tribunal held that the delay in filing the appeal was sufficiently explained and condoned it. The Tribunal also decided that the annual value of the 7th floor, which was not let, should be computed under Section 23(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, while the let floors would be computed under Section 23(1)(a) read with Sections 23(1)(b)/(c).
The Tribunal condoned the delay, finding the reasons provided by the assessee to be reasonable and convincing. The ex parte order was set aside as it was passed in violation of the principles of natural justice due to lack of opportunity of hearing.
The Tribunal held that the assessee, by its conduct and operations, acted like a bank and its transactions with members were in the normal course of business. It found a reasonable cause for the violation of Sections 269SS and 269T, thus exempting the assessee from penalty under Section 273B.
The Tribunal held that the assessee, by its conduct and operations, acted like a bank and its transactions with members were in the normal course of business. It found a reasonable cause for the violation of Sections 269SS and 269T, thus exempting the assessee from penalty under Section 273B.
The Tribunal held that the assessee's argument regarding the applicability of Section 68 vs. Section 69 was irrelevant as no books of account were found or produced during the search. The reliance on the Abhishar Buildwell decision was misplaced for Section 153C assessments. The interest claim by the Revenue was also found to be without merit.
The Tribunal held that ignorance of the law is not a reasonable cause for the delay in filing the audit report. It further clarified that furnishing both audit reports, where required, is mandatory for compliance with Section 44AB, and late filing does not constitute sufficient compliance.
The provided judgment extract only describes the background of the appeals, stating that the assessees are challenging the confirmation of penalty under Section 271B by the CIT(A). The actual decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on these appeals is not included in this excerpt.
The provided judgment extract only describes the background of the appeals, stating that the assessees are challenging the confirmation of penalty under Section 271B by the CIT(A). The actual decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on these appeals is not included in this excerpt.
The Tribunal held that the assessee's argument regarding the applicability of Section 68 vs. Section 69 was irrelevant as no books of account were found or produced during the search. The reliance on the Abhishar Buildwell decision was misplaced for Section 153C assessments. The interest claim by the Revenue was also found to be without merit.
The Tribunal held that the penalty notice did not specify the limb of Section 270A(9) under which misreporting was alleged, but the assessment order did. However, the assessee was denied an opportunity to seek immunity under Section 270AA due to the change in classification of the issue at the appellate stage.
The Tribunal held that the subject land was not agricultural land at the time of sale. The sale price and surrounding development indicated it was sold as a capital asset, resulting in capital gains for the assessee.
The Tribunal held that the AO failed to apply his mind to whether the unexplained cash deposits should be treated as income under Section 68, which would attract a higher tax rate. This failure rendered the assessment order erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue.
The Tribunal found that the assessee's presentation of her case was wanting, particularly regarding purged bills. However, it noted that the Revenue overlooked the assessee's consistent stand of undertaking only processing on job-work basis. The matter was remanded to the AO for verification.
The Tribunal held that the land was not agricultural land as it was situated within a municipality and covered by a gazetted notification. Therefore, the capital gains arising from its sale were taxable. The claim for deductions was also rejected.
The Tribunal upheld the revision in principle, finding that the AO's assessment order was potentially erroneous due to lack of proper inquiry. The matter was remanded to the AO for fresh consideration of the Section 10AA deduction and correction of the set-off claims.
The Tribunal held that Section 145A must be applied uniformly to both opening and closing stock, and purchases and sales, to avoid distorted trading results. Since there was no change in the assessee's method of inventory valuation, the decision in Melmould Corporation was not applicable.
The Tribunal found that the assessee's presentation of her case was wanting, particularly regarding purged bills. However, it noted that the Revenue overlooked the assessee's consistent stand of undertaking only processing on job-work basis. The matter was remanded to the AO for verification.
The Tribunal held that the delay was due to the assessee's laches and lackadaisical attitude in not checking email communications. The Tribunal found that the conditions for condoning delay, namely absence of negligence and satisfactory diligence, were not met.
The Tribunal held that for unabated assessments, additions under section 153A can only be made if there is incriminating material found during the search. Since no such material relevant to the assessment years was found, the additions were bad in law.